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#  Latest News

 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2026/2026-01-14-letter.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114:ada-letter-of-support-for-wisconsin-ab820&catid=14)

**POSTED:** January 14, 2026

ADA Letter of Support for Wisconsin AB820

Dear Chair Sortwell, Vice Chair Wichgers and Committee Members, I write to you today on behalf of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), a professional association representing audiologists in Wisconsin and across the United States, to support and endorse AB 820, which will make important updates to Wisconsin’s audiology practice act to bring it into alignment with evidence-based practices i…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-12-16-medicare.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110:unlawful-denial-of-medically-necessary-audiologic-diagnostic-services-medicare-advantage-claims&catid=14)

**POSTED:** December 16, 2025

Unlawful Denial of Medically Necessary Audiologic Diagnostic Services—Medicare Advantage Claims

ADA is actively addressing widespread denials of medically necessary diagnostic audiology services by Anthem Medicare Advantage plans that began in mid-2025. Despite clear federal requirements that Medicare Advantage plans cover all medically necessary diagnostic audiology services, Anthem has denied claims across multiple states and improperly redirected providers to a third-party administrator…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/logos/ada-03.jpg)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109:extension-of-medicare-telehealth-coverage-until-january-30-2026&catid=14)

**POSTED:** November 24, 2025

Extension of Medicare Telehealth Coverage Until January 30, 2026

As audiologists have not yet been given permanent regulatory authority to provide telehealth services to Medicare beneficiaries, coverage allowances are tied to telehealth waiver programs. The last telehealth waiver program expired on September 30, 2025, in the midst of a government shutdown. In Congresses agreement to the deal that ended the government shutdown, they also passed a continuing re…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-10-31-accredited.jpg)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108:ada-practice-accreditation-program-inaugural-cohort-registration-now-open&catid=14)

**POSTED:** October 31, 2025

ADA Practice Accreditation Program Inaugural Cohort Registration Now Open

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting registrations for the inaugural cohort of the ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation Program. The registration deadline is Friday, December 5, 2025, or when a maximum of 50 practice registrants is achieved. ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation is designed to strengthen and streamline practice operations, alig…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-10-16-audacity.jpg)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=105:audacity-2025-presentations-are-now-available&catid=14)

**POSTED:** October 16, 2025

AuDacity 2025 Presentations are now Available!

The 2025 AuDacity Conference, held at the Washington Hilton in DC, proved to be an exceptional gathering of audiologists, industry leaders, and innovators alike. Over 220 Audiologists from across the nation were empowered to Lobby on Capitol Hill to advocate directly for the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act. This year’s theme, EMPOWERED, brought together ADA and the Maryland Academy of…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/logos/ada-01.jpg)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104:update-to-all-anthem-providers&catid=14)

**POSTED:** October 06, 2025

Update to All Anthem Providers

ADA members have informed us of an increase in Anthem claims denials, beginning July 1, 2025. These denials appear to solely affect Anthem providers providing care to patients with Anthem: California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Indiana Kentucky Maine Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area) Nevada New Hampshire New York Ohio Virginia Wisconsin ADA has been made…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-10-05-awards.jpg)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103:academy-of-doctors-of-audiology-honors-2025-award-recipients-at-audacity-conference&catid=14)

**POSTED:** October 05, 2025

Academy of Doctors of Audiology Honors 2025 Award Recipients at AuDacity Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. and Frankfort, KY. On September 25, 2025, the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) proudly recognized outstanding leaders, educators, clinicians, and advocates in audiology during its annual awards presentation, held in conjunction with the 2025 AuDacity Conference in Washington, D.C. The awards were presented by Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., ADA President, celeb…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-09-26-endorsement.jpg)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101:ada-endorses-national-guidance-on-responsible-use-of-ai-in-healthcare&catid=14)

**POSTED:** September 26, 2025

ADA Endorses National Guidance on Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare

 The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is proud to announce its endorsement of the Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare (RUAIH) guidance, developed by The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI). This guidance offers a high-level framework to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) is integrated into clinical, administrative, and operational settings with patient safety, privacy…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/logos/ada-03.jpg)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100:latest-release-of-the-audiology-practice-accreditation-standards-september-2025&catid=14)

**POSTED:** September 25, 2025

Latest Release of the Audiology Practice Accreditation Standards - September 2025

Audiology Practice Accreditation Standards September 2025 Purpose: ADA is committed to the advancement of audiology practice excellence, high ethical standards, professional autonomy, and sound business practices in the provision of quality, evidence-based, audiologic care to encourage practice facilities to deliver care in a consistent and standardized process. Methods: Evidence-based best cli…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/logos/ada-01.jpg)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99:ada-board-of-directors-election-results-drs-person-and-curtis-elected-to-serve&catid=14)

**POSTED:** September 17, 2025

ADA Board of Directors Election Results: Drs. Person and Curtis Elected to Serve

Dr. Erica Person Elected President-Elect of ADA The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that Erica Person, Au.D. has been elected to serve as ADA President-Elect for the 2026 program year. Dr. Person, who specializes in hearing aid and tinnitus management, has been a private practice owner since 2005. She welcomes both adult and pediatric patients while operating in an u…

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